Incline Dumbbell Curls

Muscles Worked

Primary

Biceps

Quick Cues

1

Let arms hang back on incline

2

Squeeze at the top

3

Keep elbows still

4

Full stretch at the bottom

Equipment Needed

DumbbellsIncline Bench

Common Mistakes

Letting the elbows drift forward

Using too heavy a weight and swinging

Not keeping the back flat on the bench

Pro Tips

Set the bench to 45-60 degrees to put the biceps on a deep stretch

Let your arms hang straight down before curling for full range of motion

Avoid letting your elbows drift forward during the curl

Your Progress

Variations

Dumbbell Curls

Spider Curls

Preacher Curls